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Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-Drive

7 days
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Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-Drive - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Car pick up at San Jose Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Tournon), Hotel 4* (Hotel Balmoral), Hotel 5* (Park Inn)
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    San Jose to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (San Bosco), Hotel 4* (Montaña de Fuego), Hotel 5* (Los Lagos)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop in Zarcero village with Parque Francisco Alvarado and Iglesia de San Rafael

    Optional Activities

    • Visit hot springs facilities (own expense)
    • Dinner at hot springs facility restaurants (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Iglesia de San Rafael
    Parque Francisco Alvarado
    Arenal Volcano
  3. Day 3

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (San Bosco), Hotel 4* (Montaña de Fuego), Hotel 5* (Los Lagos)

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day hike to Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Natural hot springs throughout the area
    • Horseback ride through pastures and rainforest to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Sky Tram gondola ride through rainforest to observation deck with views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal
    • Sky Trek zip line tour descent
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Lake Arenal
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  4. Day 4

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Yara), Hotel (Costa Verde), Hotel (San Bada)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park and beaches
    • Boat trip through estuaries and mangroves surrounding Damas Island
    • Visit Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation (sustainable organic farm growing vanilla, cocoa, pepper and cinnamon)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Damas Island
  5. Day 5

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Yara), Hotel (Costa Verde), Hotel (San Bada)

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining canopy tour
    • Horseback riding tour
    • Afternoon guided tour to Manuel Antonio National Park with wildlife viewing and 20 minutes leisure time on a national park beach
    • Naturalist catamaran tour with views of Manuel Antonio National Park, marine life, snorkeling adventure, and Pacific Ocean sunset
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  6. Day 6

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Tournon), Hotel 4* (Hotel Balmoral), Hotel 5* (Park Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Poas Volcano National Park with short easy hiking trails and Lake Botos
    • Visit Irazu volcano (Costa Rica's highest active volcano)
    • Explore colonial Orosi Valley and the oldest church in Costa Rica
    • Visit museums in San Jose
    • Explore Mercado Central food market in San Jose
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano National Park
    Lake Botos
    Irazu Volcano
    Orosi Valley
    Mercado Central
  7. Day 7

    San Jose

    San Jose
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Car drop off at San Jose Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Our trip was great! We loved the volcanos area so much that we are planning a return visit.
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    Alena5.0June 2022
    It was great experience. I had no issues during my trip. Very recommended.
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      The minimum age to drive in Costa Rica is 18 years old, and the minimum age to rent a car is 21 years old.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before October 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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